‘A team of specialised lawyers with excellent judgment’, Posse Herrera Ruiz’s insurance offering stands out for its activity across the full gamut of litigation, regulatory compliance and corporate transactions. Financial services specialist Natalia Escobar is a former Superintendent of Insurance Companies and Insurance Intermediaries, and steers the non-contentious side of the practice together with corporate, compliance, and insurance partner Oscar Tutasaura. Dispute resolution co-head Carolina Posada is a key contact for insurance litigation, where she is particularly prolific in representing insured entities. The team also draws on seasoned counsel Diana Salazar (insurance/energy) and senior associate Victoria Vargas (insurance/dispute resolution).
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‘A very comprehensive firm, with impressive response times, even for complex matters. The team's feedback gives us peace of mind and confidence. Unlike some other firms, its client service is excellent. All areas of our company feel fully supported in the matters the team handles for us.’
‘The team's technical expertise and legal judgment are excellent. And it doesn't stop there; lawyers go even further, providing excellent client service, an aspect not common to most law firms.’
- ‘A team of specialised lawyers with excellent judgment and excellent meeting management skills.’
- ‘The team stands out for its practical approach to the subject matter, the friendliness and expertise of the team, and its timely responses.’
- ‘Diana Salazar is always willing to provide the support required, and she does so thoroughly and promptly, understanding the specifics of the business.’
- ‘The team keeps constantly up-to-date on current legal issues that may impact its clients. Victoria Vargas has complete control and knowledge of the cases under her supervision, providing innovative legal defence strategies.’
Key clients
- JMalucelli Travelers Seguros
- C.I. Energía Solar / ES Windows.
- Seguros Comerciales Bolivar
- Talanx, HDI Seguros Colombia
- Alianza Fiduciaria
- Pirelli Tyre Colombia
- Hidrocarburos del Casanare
Work highlights
Advised JMalucelli Travelers Seguros on an arbitral dispute discussing the coverage of a performance bond designed to cover large road infrastructure projects in Colombia.
Advised Talanx on the merger process of HDI Seguros and HDI Seguros Colombia.
Represented Pirelli Tyre Colombia in a claim against Contecar (and its insurer), for damages resulting from a fire that destroyed Pirelli's goods at Contecar's warehouse.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Oscar Tutasaura; Natalia Escobar; Carolina Posada